WESTERN MONTANA — Here are your top stories from Western Montana for Friday, June 20.
Butte-based Town Pump has over 200 convenience stores statewide, but the potential development of a store in Frenchtown has raised some questions for residents. The chain of convenience stores, gas stations, truck stops and casinos now owns several acres of land along the Frenchtown Frontage Road just off Interstate 90. (Read the full story)
Thursday marked Juneteenth, the anniversary of slavery ending in the United States. Montana Black Collective Missoula, or MBCM, collaborated with the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula to host the fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. There was food, celebration, and education at the event. (Read the full story)
Blacktail Mountain is known for its ski slopes, but this summer, they're broadening their horizons by opening up summertime activities for the first time. There's a variety of new activities that many outdoor enthusiasts are into. There's a new nine-hole disc golf course, off-road vehicle rentals, and access to a few major trail systems. There are also campsites for anyone wanting to spend more than a day up there. (Read the full story)
